Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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