Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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