Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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