Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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