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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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