Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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