Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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