Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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