Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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