Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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