Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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