Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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