Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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