Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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