Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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