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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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