Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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