Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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