Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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