Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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