Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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