Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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