Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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