Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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