Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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