Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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