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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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