Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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