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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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