Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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