Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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