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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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