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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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