Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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