Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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