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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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