Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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