Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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