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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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