Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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