Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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