Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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