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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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