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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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