Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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