Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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