Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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