Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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