Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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