Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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