Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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