Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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