Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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