Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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