Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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