Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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