Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important 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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