Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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