Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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