Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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