Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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