Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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