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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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