Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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