Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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