Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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