Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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