Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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