Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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