Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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