Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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