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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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