Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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