Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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