Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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