Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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