Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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