Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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