Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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