Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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