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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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