Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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