Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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