Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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