Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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