Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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