Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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