Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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