Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key 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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