Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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