Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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