Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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