Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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