Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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