Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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