Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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