Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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