Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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