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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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