Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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