Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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