Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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