Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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