Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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