Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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