Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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