Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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