Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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