Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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