Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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