Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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