Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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