Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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