Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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