Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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