Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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