Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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