Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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