Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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