Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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