Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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