Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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