Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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