Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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