Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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