Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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