Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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