Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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