Find out more about the illuminating new 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 (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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