Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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