Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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