Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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