Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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