Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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