Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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