Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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