Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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