Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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