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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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