Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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