Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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