Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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