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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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