Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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