Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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