Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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