Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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