Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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