Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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