Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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