Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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