Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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