Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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