Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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