Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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