Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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