Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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