Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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