Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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