Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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