Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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