Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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