Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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