Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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