Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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