Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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