Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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