Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge 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 inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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