Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates 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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