Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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