Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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