Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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