Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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