Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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