Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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