Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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