Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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