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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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