Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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