Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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