Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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