Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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