Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the 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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