Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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