Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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