Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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