Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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