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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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