Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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