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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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