Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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