Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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