Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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