Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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