Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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