Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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