Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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