Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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