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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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