Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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