Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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