Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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