Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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