Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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