Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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