Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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