Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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