Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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