Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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