Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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