Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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