Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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