Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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