Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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