Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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