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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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