Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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