Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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