Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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