Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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