Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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