Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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