Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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