Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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