Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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