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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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