Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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