Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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