Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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