Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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