Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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