Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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