Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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