Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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