Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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