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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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