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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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