Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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