Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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