Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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