Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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