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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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