Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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