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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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