Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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