Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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