Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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