Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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