Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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