Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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