Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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