Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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