Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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