Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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