Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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