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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important 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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