Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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