Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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