Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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