Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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