Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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