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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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