Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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