Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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