Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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