Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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