Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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