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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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