Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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