Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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