Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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