Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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