Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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