Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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