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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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