Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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