Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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