Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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