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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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