Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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