Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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