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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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