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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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