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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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