Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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