Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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