Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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