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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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