Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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