Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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