Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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