Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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