Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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