Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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