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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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