Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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