Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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