Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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