Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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