Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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