Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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