Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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