Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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