Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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