Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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