Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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