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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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