Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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