Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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