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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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