Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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