Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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