Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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