Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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