Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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