Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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