Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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