Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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