Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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