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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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