Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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