Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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