Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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