Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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