Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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