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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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