Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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