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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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