Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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