Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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