Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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