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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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