Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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