Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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