Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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