Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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