Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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