Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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