Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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