Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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