Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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