Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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