Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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