Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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