Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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