Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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