Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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