Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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