Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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