Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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