Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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