Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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