Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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