Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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