Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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