Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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