Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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