Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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