Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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