Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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 expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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