Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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