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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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