Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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