Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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