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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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