Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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