Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores 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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