Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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