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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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