Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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