Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the 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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