Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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