Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates 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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