Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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