Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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