Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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