Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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