Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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