Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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