Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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