Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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