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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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