Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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