Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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