Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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