Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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