Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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