Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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