Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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