Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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