Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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