Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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