Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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