Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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