Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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