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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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