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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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