Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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