Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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