Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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