Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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