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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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