Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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