Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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