Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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