Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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