Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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