Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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