Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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