Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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