Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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