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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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