Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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