Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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