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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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