Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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