Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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