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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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