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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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