Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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