Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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