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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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