Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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