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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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