Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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