Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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