Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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