Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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