Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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