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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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