Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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