Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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