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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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