Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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