Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates 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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