Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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