Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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