Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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