Learn more about this 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 (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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