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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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