Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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