Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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