Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the 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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