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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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