Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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