Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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