Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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