Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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