Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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