Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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