Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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