Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches 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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