Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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