Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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