Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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