Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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