Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This 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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