Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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