Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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