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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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