Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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