Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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