Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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