Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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