Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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