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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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