Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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