Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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