Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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