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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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