Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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