Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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