Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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