Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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