Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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