Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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