Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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