Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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