Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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