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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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