Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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