Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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