Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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