Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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