Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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