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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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