Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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