Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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