Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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