Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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