Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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