Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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