Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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