Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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