Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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