Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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