Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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