Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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