Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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