Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the 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 definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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