Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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