Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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