Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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