Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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