Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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