Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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