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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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