Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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