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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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