Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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