Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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