Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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